Strawberry Meyer Lemon Spritz

Name: Strawberry Meyer Lemon Spritz
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 oz. strawberries, sliced; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 tbsp. grated Meyer lemon zest plus 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice; 1 c. gin; 1 bottle sparkling wine; Meyer lemon slices, for serving

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By Erika DuganPublished: Jun 10, 2021

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Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Total Time:

10 mins

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Fresh strawberries form the base of this sweet-tart sipper that's spiked with gin and a bottle of sparkling wine. Meyer lemon slices make it extra special!

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Ingredients

8 oz.
strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup
sugar
2 Tbsp.
grated Meyer lemon zest plus 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice
1 cup
gin
1
bottle sparkling wine
Meyer lemon slices, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until strawberries lose their color and water is a deep reddish pink, about 20 minutes. Skim any foam that rises to the top. Remove from heat.
2. Step 2Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain mixture into a bowl; discard strawberries. Add sugar to mixture, return to pot and bring to a boil, then simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Meyer lemon zest and juice and let cool completely, then strain (you should have about 1 1/4 cups syrup).
3. Step 3In a pitcher, combine syrup and gin, then top with sparkling wine. Serve over ice with Meyer lemon slices if desired.

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